James Monroe Lindsey

James Monroe Lindsey, age 91, of Newark, MO, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, in the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO.

James Monroe Lindsey, age 91, of Newark, MO, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, in the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO.

He was born January 21, 1921, in Newark, MO the son of Sam and Cora Belle Montague Lindsey.

He was united in marriage to Edna Britt on October 18, 1951, in Piggot Arkansas and she preceded him in death on January 24, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter Nancy Lee Lindsey and brothers, Lee, Noble, Guy, Ray and Curtis Lindsey and one sister Helen Gueswell.

Jim was a mechanical engineer for Allis Chalmers which gave him the brilliance to create the magical displays for his Christmas lights that filled children and adults alike with wonder and delight. His lights still shine today when Bruce and Vickie Latchford carried on his tradition at their home in Callao, MO.

His greatest pleasure in life was playing bluegrass music with his family and friends. Even more important was teaching those who wanted to learn bluegrass music. He knew no strangers only friends and all were welcomed to his home and campsite for hugs all around and if you were lucky fresh fish.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2012, at the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO. Reverend Rodley Lewis will officiate the services. Burial will be in the Mt. Salem Cemetery. Music will be provided by Dr. Glenn and Anna Browning.

Visitation will be held after 4 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2012, with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO.

Memorials may be made to the Nancy Lee Lindsey Nursing Scholarship at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537.